Management Faculty Media Mentions

Victoria Grady wrote an article for RealLeaders on individual and organizational change, and the challenges of getting unstuck at work. 

“At George Mason University, we’re developing a wearable tech solution that would reduce dependence on job coaches and smooth the employment transition for many neurodiverse people,” writes Sarah Wittman, assistant professor of management, along with Vivian Motti, assistant professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology, in an article for Employee Benefit News.

Kevin Rockmann, professor of management, along with Erik Dane associate professor at Olin Business School, offer several steps professors can take to revitalize their academic writing in article for AACSB.

"In many cases, especially for services, the economic value of a negotiation depends on the post-negotiation relationship," says Einav Hart, assistant professor of management, along with Maurice Schweitzer, a professor at the Wharton School, in an article for Psychology Today.

“An organization’s ‘duty of care’ can’t end the moment an employee hands in their resignation because safeguarding the well-being of your workforce begins with caring about them as people, not just as employees,” says Sarah Wittman, assistant professor of management, in an interview with HR Morning. 

“If they want to become purpose-driven, today's companies cannot simply layer purpose atop what they are already doing — they must ensure every aspect of their business harmonizes with their core values,” says Dean Maury Peiperl on the Great Resignation in an article he wrote for HR Dive.

Sarah Wittman, assistant professor of management, was interviewed by Business.com on how to improve the off-boarding process.

Social skills have taken a hit during COVID-19, and Heather Vough, associate professor of management, says “After so much social distancing, mask-wearing and isolation from colleagues, it's natural to be a little rusty on the interpersonal niceties,” in an article she wrote for HR Dive.

David Miller, director for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, director of Mason Innovation Lab, and assistant professor of management, recently spoke to Ad Age about the recent Peloton controversy. Miller is the author of upcoming  “Sweating Together,” a book about Peloton’s rise.

How can business schools train the most effective DEI leaders? Cameron Harris, assistant area chair of business foundations; Brett Josephson, associate dean of Executive Development; Benjamin Kessler, research communications and outreach officer; and Christine Landoll, director of business engagement, answer this in an article for AACSB.